"All the Atlantic cod fisheries in Canada were to be closed except for one in southwestern Nova Scotia, and strict quotas were placed on other ground species. Canadian cod was not yet biologically extinct, but it was commercially extinct-so rare that it could no longer be considered commercially viable. Just three years short of the 500-year anniversary of the reports of Cabot's men scooping up cod in baskets, it was over. Fishermen had caught them all."
~ Cod, by Mark Kurlansky (pg. 186)
Sources (from Left to Right): NOAA; Alaska Fishing; NOAA
Our Vision
We are scientists developing the best possible solution to save global fish populations and marine ecosystems from collapse and provide sustainable global fishing. We must speak for the fish and the solution above all else: while our solution focuses on saving the oceans, it will be debated, altered, and implemented by political figures with the needs of humanity as a priority. Thus, a solution that is ocean-centered will be implemented to balance the needs of both oceans and humans. However, it is important to keep in mind that while we place our focus on fish, preserving fish populations and ecosystems will ultimately benefit humanity the most and is therefore universally desirable.
The Problem and the
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Solution
Problem statement
The use of over-overly efficient fishing technology, the lack of sufficient scientific
data regarding the oceans, the ignorance and apathy of humanity towards this
oceanic crisis, and the insufficient implementation of existing maritime agreements
are is resulting in a decrease in the biodiversity of the ocean, changes to ocean
chemistry, changes in the genetic composition makeup of marine speciespopulations, disturbances
to the food web and ecosystemwebs, collapse of fish stocks, and irreparable damage
to marine ecosystems and to , the fishing industry (including , and all people
dependent on fish for sustenance, income, and cultural value).
Our Solution
Our solution is to preserve the ocean ecosystems and global fisheries by ending
overfishing, preserving marine ecosystems, and developing alternative measures
alternatives to fish to meet the nutritional needs of the international populacehumanity.
Implementation
We will achieve implement this solution through the implementation of an eclectic and
socially sensitive educational campaign, international diplomatic measures, and
the promotion of healthy ecosystems through sustainable fishing as defined and
achieved by several implementation areas (i.e. aquaculture, technology
restrictions, etc.).
Our Vision
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Sources (L to R): Elbert County School District; South Atlantic Fishery Management CouncilWe are scientists developing the best possible solution to save global fish
populations and marine ecosystems from collapse and provide sustainable global
fishing. We must speak for the fish and the solution above all else: while our
solution focuses on saving the oceans, it will be debated, altered, and
implemented by political figures with the needs of humanity as a priority.
Thus, a solution that is ocean centered will be implemented to balance the
needs of both oceans and humans. However, it is important to keep in mind that
while we place our focus on fish, preserving fish populations and ecosystems
will ultimately benefit humanity the most and is therefore universally
desirable.